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Jackie Venson
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| Born | 1990 Austin, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Blues, soul, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, guitarist |
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| Years active | 2013-present |
Jackie Venson is a talented American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. She comes from Austin, Texas. Jackie went to the Berklee College of Music and finished her studies in 2011. She has released many albums, including studio albums like Joy (2019) and Love Transcends (2021). She also has several live albums. Jackie even has a DJ side project called jackie the robot!
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Jackie Venson's Early Life
Jackie Venson was born in Austin, Texas. She grew up as the youngest of nine children. Her father, Andrew Venson, was a professional musician for 40 years. Jackie's mother, Dr. Diane Brinkman, encouraged her to start playing piano at age eight.
Jackie found it hard to practice piano at first. It took her a long time to get good at it. Later, she learned to focus for many hours, like a professional musician.
Jackie attended the Berklee College of Music. She studied how to write music and produce songs. Jackie found the school very competitive. She felt sad during her time there and did not play much music.
One day, she saw a schoolmate playing the guitar easily. He looked like he was having so much fun. This inspired Jackie to try playing the guitar. She started learning guitar in 2011, during her last year at Berklee. Her piano lessons and music theory knowledge helped her learn the new instrument quickly.
Jackie Venson's Music Career
In April 2014, Jackie Venson won a music competition. This allowed her to perform on the Belk Summer Tour. She opened shows for famous country artists like Jason Aldean and Tim McGraw. Jackie also performed at the Austin Urban Music Festival.
On May 21, 2014, Austin City Hall declared it "Jackie Venson Day." They held a concert in her honor to raise money for a local music school.
Jackie released her first studio album, The Light In Me, in 2014. In 2016, she released an EP called Jackie Venson Live. She also put out a live album, Live at Strange Brew. In 2017, she released another EP called Transcends.
In April 2019, Jackie released her popular album Joy. She celebrated with a sold-out show at Austin's famous Paramount Theatre. In 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic, Jackie's tours were canceled. She decided to focus on creating music instead. She started doing many live online shows. She also released five albums that year. These included two live albums and a studio album called Vintage Machine.
Her hard work and many livestreams made her very popular. She even got noticed by the TV show Austin City Limits. On November 14, 2020, Jackie Venson made her national TV debut on the show. She was also ranked among the top music livestreamers of 2020 by Pollstar. In summer 2021, Jackie joined Melissa Etheridge on a music cruise in the Caribbean.
In April 2023, Jackie Venson performed at the CMTA Awards in Austin, Texas. She played guitar for Alanis Morrissette and Lainey Wilson. In January 2023, Jackie started her yearly shows at Antone's Night Club in Austin. All her shows that month were sold out.
Jackie Venson's Musical Style
Jackie Venson often performs with a three-person band. When she plays alone, she uses a loop pedal. This device records her playing and then plays it back. This helps her create a full, layered sound.
Critics have praised Jackie's talent. The Austin American-Statesman said she speaks boldly through her guitar. They also noted her beautiful, smoky voice. Guitar World mentioned the influence of blues and soul music on her singing. Parade called her a soul/pop guitarist and singer. The Chicago Sun-Times said Jackie brings great guitar skills and a positive message. They also noted her warm and spirited singing voice.
Jackie Venson's musical influences include Buddy Guy, Sade, and Alicia Keys. Her voice has been compared to singers like Joss Stone and Amy Winehouse.
Jackie Venson's Awards and Honors
| Year | Organization | Accolade | Artist/work | Ranked | Source |
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| 2019 | Pop Magazine | Best Albums of 2019 | Joy | 7 | |
| 2021 | Best Albums of 2021 | Love Transcends | 12 |
Jackie Venson's Discography
- Studio albums
- Joy (2019)
- Love Transcends (2021)
- evolution of joy (2023)
- Ghost in the Machine (2023)
- The Love Anthology (2025)
- Live albums
- Live at Strange Brew (2016)
- Live in Texas (2020)
- Jackie Venson Live at Austin City Limits (2020)
- Joy Alive (2021)
- Love Transcends Live in Austin (2022)
- Ghost Live (2024)
